Lord of the Rings Battle Scene (Gandalf vs the Balrog) (Jim Jimenez)
Artist: Jim Jimenez (All)
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DescriptionJiggy reps a number of hugely talented artists and Jim is one of them. I want to digress a little and pay tribute to the obvious effort which Jiggy puts in for all his artists and it is very encouraging seeing the original comic art community respond in turn by showing its support for them. That having been said, this community has been richly blessed by being able to obtain wonderful artwork from these extremely talented artists. Long may this symbiotic relationship continue and we wish Jiggy and his artists all the very best for their coming future.Turning to this particular piece, I must confess to being an avid LOTR fan. However, that being the case, it is not often that a piece of LOTR artwork leaps out at me the way this piece did. It captures that pivotal battle scene between Gandalf and the Balrog. Jim's combination of composition, artwork and color really comes through in stunning style in this piece of artwork. If this is any indication of what is to come in the future, it promises to be a very exciting time indeed. Social/Sharing |
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Michael Reyes 
Member Since 2014
1 - Posted on 10/21/2023
I didn't realize Balrog had wings. Great angle there.
Comicart Boston
Member Since 2010
Posted on 10/21/2023
Michael Reyes wrote:
I didn't realize Balrog had wings. Great angle there.
Many thanks, Michael! Yes, it's a great perspective indeed.
Brian G
Member Since 2020
1 - Posted on 10/21/2023
"You shall not pass!" One of my favorite movie scenes. Love the way it's depicted here. And the bits of content extending into the white space are a cool touch. Really impressive piece!
Comicart Boston
Member Since 2010
Posted on 10/21/2023
Brian G wrote:
"You shall not pass!" One of my favorite movie scenes. Love the way it's depicted here. And the bits of content extending into the white space are a cool touch. Really impressive piece!
Many thanks, Brian! The overall perspective is really impressive and the overall colors do add to the overall mood as well as context of the piece.
Comicart Boston
Member Since 2010
Posted on 10/21/2023
Paul P Spiderversity wrote:
Wow, love this!!
Many thanks, Paul! OT, but you have some lovely and brilliant posts recently to your own Gallery. I especially like the Buscema Spidey pin-up which was very atmospheric.
Paul P Spiderversity
Member Since 2011
Posted on 10/21/2023
Comicart Boston wrote:
Many thanks, Paul! OT, but you have some lovely and brilliant posts recently to your own Gallery. I especially like the Buscema Spidey pin-up which was very atmospheric.
Thanks, CAB! And I really appreciate the comment you left on that Buscema Spidey.
Rick W
Member Since 2017
1 - Posted on 10/21/2023
Gandalf the Grey!
(the gray borders is a wizard's touch)
Comicart Boston
Member Since 2010
1 - Posted on 10/21/2023
Rick W wrote:
Gandalf the Grey!
(the gray borders is a wizard's touch)
Many thanks, Rick! You never run out of insights!
Shelton Bryant
Member Since 2005
1 - Posted on 10/21/2023
Heaven Vs hell...Powerful and Dynamic...Congrats!!
Comicart Boston
Member Since 2010
Posted on 10/21/2023
Shelton Bryant wrote:
Heaven Vs hell...Powerful and Dynamic...Congrats!!
Many thanks! Good versus Evil indeed!
Justin Cruz
Member Since 2014
1 - Posted on 10/21/2023
SINCEREST AND HEARTFELT THANKS CAB!!! Really... THANK YOU!
Comicart Boston
Member Since 2010
Posted on 10/21/2023
Justin Cruz wrote:
SINCEREST AND HEARTFELT THANKS CAB!!! Really... THANK YOU!
Dear Jiggy, just speaking the truth and from the heart! Do take care - you and all your artists.
Ruben DaCollector
Member Since 2008
1 - Posted on 10/21/2023
While I have never read the stories, the film trilogy is one of my all-time favourites, each film of which I've watched multiple times over. This is a wonderful depiction of both characters in battle and I feel compelled to tell you that my favourite part about the composition as a whole, is that he extended the drawing past the border and too the edges on three sides, yet left that runoff uncolored. It looks wonderful and I'm glad to know you're a LoTR fan, CAB!
Comicart Boston
Member Since 2010
1 - Posted on 10/21/2023
Ruben DaCollector wrote:
While I have never read the stories, the film trilogy is one of my all-time favourites, each film of which I've watched multiple times over. This is a wonderful depiction of both characters in battle and I feel compelled to tell you that my favourite part about the composition as a whole, is that he extended the drawing past the border and too the edges on three sides, yet left that runoff uncolored. It looks wonderful and I'm glad to know you're a LoTR fan, CAB!
Many thanks, Rubén! The film trilogy is also one of my all-time favourites and I, too, never tire of wathching them. The three volumes themselves are harder going! I like, too, that you abbreviated it as "LoTR" instead of "LOTR" because my elder daughter (who has read the book several times really dislikes the latter abbreviation! Perhaps I will run your abbreviation by her instead!). And I am totally with you about the drawing past the border - it actually makes the piece even better!
Nick - Barry - Matt - Hal - Namor
Member Since 2015
1 - Posted on 10/21/2023
Stunning CAB! Congrats!
Comicart Boston
Member Since 2010
Posted on 10/21/2023
Nick - Barry - Matt - Hal - Namor wrote:
Stunning CAB! Congrats!
Many thanks as always, Nick, for always being so encouraging.
Lambo S.
Member Since 2003
2 - Posted on 10/21/2023
Great piece by Jim! And I totally agree about the awesomeness of Jiggy!
Comicart Boston
Member Since 2010
Posted on 10/21/2023
Lambo S. wrote:
Great piece by Jim! And I totally agree about the awesomeness of Jiggy!
Many thanks, Lambert! Yes, Jiggy is truly awesome!
Jason Ladwig
Member Since 2020
1 - Posted on 10/21/2023
Excellent interpretation of this classic scene. Congrats on your new acquisition CAB!
Comicart Boston
Member Since 2010
Posted on 10/22/2023
Jason Ladwig wrote:
Excellent interpretation of this classic scene. Congrats on your new acquisition CAB!
Many thanks, Jason! OT, but many thanks once again for helping to anchor so many of Rubén's shows.
Marcus Wai
Member Since 2005
1 - Posted on 10/21/2023
Pivotal moment in the series! Gandalf's noble sacrifice was required or everything would have been for naught. Jimenez drops the color for the parts extending out of the frame makes you realize that this illustration belongs in a book to accompany the scene. A great pickup from the drop!
Comicart Boston
Member Since 2010
1 - Posted on 10/22/2023
Marcus Wai wrote:
Pivotal moment in the series! Gandalf's noble sacrifice was required or everything would have been for naught. Jimenez drops the color for the parts extending out of the frame makes you realize that this illustration belongs in a book to accompany the scene. A great pickup from the drop!
Many thanks once again, Marcus, for such perceptive comments!
Hulk 213
Member Since 2008
1 - Posted on 10/25/2023
Another great piece by Jim. It's stunning. And Jiggy is great to work with. My Zombie illustration would not have been possible without him.
Comicart Boston
Member Since 2010
Posted on 10/25/2023
Hulk 213 wrote:
Another great piece by Jim. It's stunning. And Jiggy is great to work with. My Zombie illustration would not have been possible without him.
Many thanks! Yes, Jiggy is great to work with and, as mentioned, he really does his very best for all his artists.
Fisch Benz
Member Since 2019
1 - Posted on 10/26/2023
YOU SHALL NOT PASS BY THIS ARTWORK WITHOUT SAYING WOW!
Wow!
Beautiul pickup, CAB!
Comicart Boston
Member Since 2010
1 - Posted on 10/26/2023
Fisch Benz wrote:
YOU SHALL NOT PASS BY THIS ARTWORK WITHOUT SAYING WOW!
Wow!
Beautiul pickup, CAB!
Many thanks, Fisch, for the very kind and certainly innovative words!
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